Sunday, Jan. 11
A poor but proud young woman falls prey to a very wicked man and very good one in this latter-day Greek tragedy on Masterpiece Classics’ Tess of the D’ubervilles at 8 p.m. Sunday.

Monday, Jan. 12
Michael Wood’s fascinating journey through the history of the Indian subcontinent, The Story Of India at 8 p.m. Monday chronicles the incredible richness and diversity of its peoples, cultures and landscapes. Parts 2 and 3 back-to-back.

Independent Lens Helvetica at 10 p.m. Monday explores typography, graphic design and global visual culture; and looks at the proliferation of one typeface as part of a larger conversation about the way type affects our lives.

Tuesday, Jan. 13Nova at 7 p.m. Tuesday retraces explorer Roald Amundsen’s triumphant voyage, taking viewers to the Canadian Arctic where his name is legendary among the native people.

Bestselling author, economist, historian, and Harvard professor Niall traces the evolution of money and demonstrates that financial history is the essential back-story behind all history on Ascent of Money at 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Docubloggers at 7:30 p.m. Thursday revisits some of the best stories of the past seasons, including children’s book author, chemistry professor, and piñata maker Brian Anderson.

Journey to the bowels of the Austin History Center and meet the keepers of the past on Downtown at 8 p.m. Thursday.

In Context at 8:30 p.m. Thursday focuses on the creative process with interviews with artists.

Friday, Jan. 16Rick Steves’ Iranat 9 p.m. Friday details the country’s rich artistic and cultural heritage capturing today’s Persian culture: from Friday prayer in a leading mosque to challenges confronting Iran’s youth, from anti-American murals to the warmth and hospitality of a family dinner, and from the tranquility of rural life to the frenzied traffic of modern Tehran.